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as in restricted
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as in blocked
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as in shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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as in closed (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem
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as in stopped
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in approached
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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Recent Examples of closed
Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
LAist reported the fire, which began in the Angeles National Forest, posed such an extreme threat that the forest will remain closed for at least one week.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
With the threat of a closed border and mass deportations under the next Trump administration, some had feared that there could be a sudden surge in attempts to cross from Mexico into the U.S., following reports of migrant caravans.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Los Angeles County has declared a public health emergency, encouraging residents to stay inside with closed doors and windows, use air filters or air conditioning if possible, and Wear an N95 or P100 mask, among other precautions.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Many schools, businesses and government offices will remain closed Thursday.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
LAist reported the fire, which began in the Angeles National Forest, posed such an extreme threat that the forest will remain closed for at least one week.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
With the threat of a closed border and mass deportations under the next Trump administration, some had feared that there could be a sudden surge in attempts to cross from Mexico into the U.S., following reports of migrant caravans.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Los Angeles County has declared a public health emergency, encouraging residents to stay inside with closed doors and windows, use air filters or air conditioning if possible, and Wear an N95 or P100 mask, among other precautions.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
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During the search, an officer encountered a man who had crossed a fence into a restricted area of the park, according to Bankhead.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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From January 13th, the geofencing function which prevented the drones from flying in restricted areas such as airports and military bases will no longer operate.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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According to news reports, UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager, last year revealed plans to shut thousands of smaller-value accounts with around $2 million or less as part of a cleanup of less profitable relationships.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Realistically, states that already have a significant number of charter schools are unlikely to shut them down.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Starbucks said Workers United prematurely ended discussions this week.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Details matter, as the characters in Season 2 never stopped reminding us.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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In the first day or so after the snow stopped falling, Unified Government crews focused on clearing major thoroughfares.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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The villa is sprawling, with a massive kitchen, a swimming pool and a private beach.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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But as fires raged, first responders, private citizens and others went all out to protect property and lives, sometimes at great risk.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In total, 10 U.S. cities ranked among the 25 most congested worldwide.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2025
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By some measures, New York City's traffic is more congested than it's ever been.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2025
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That explains why the Vikings finished 0 for 4 in the red zone and did not score a touchdown at any point.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2025
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Under Johnson’s leadership, Detroit also finished first in the league in scoring after ranking fifth in 2023.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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This isn’t to say Vancouver’s window has already slammed shut or expired.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Graham’s contract with the Raiders expired after this season.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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